Reality is Overrated Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit

Reality is Overrated is a counted cross stitch kit for making your own embroidered bookmark. The design combines an open book, light butterflies, decorative flourishes, and the witty English phrase Reality is Overrated. Contrasting blue and red accents with soft pastel details give the composition a bright, playful character.

Skill level: Starter. This kit is best suited to stitchers who already have basic embroidery skills or want to reinforce them with a compact project.

Please note: this is a counted cross stitch kit. The design is not printed on the fabric; stitch it using the color chart with symbols.

Kit details:

• SKU: KSK2-290
• Finished bookmark size: 2.4 × 7.7 in (6 × 19.5 cm)
• Skill level: Starter
• Number of colors: 9
• Stitches: full cross with two strands, backstitch
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

Kit contents:

• color chart with symbols;
• instructions for stitching and assembling the bookmark;
• two pieces of white 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in nine colors;
• embroidery needle.

Why choose this design:

• A useful finished project: once completed, the embroidery becomes a bookmark you can use every day.
• A witty book-themed design: the open book, butterflies, and playful phrase create a distinctive project for true book lovers.
• Detail through varied stitches: backstitch defines the outlines of the book, lettering, and decorative elements.
• A neatly finished back: the second fabric piece covers the reverse side of the embroidery.
• A creative edge finish: we recommend joining the two bookmark pieces with buttonhole stitch. But you’re the creator, so finish your project however inspiration guides you.
• A compact creative project: the format is convenient for practicing counted cross stitch while making something useful by hand.
• Coordinated materials: the chart, instructions, two fabric pieces, Peri floss, and needle are included.

Who this kit is for:

• book lovers who enjoy witty phrases;
• stitchers who like bright, contemporary designs;
• anyone looking for a compact creative project;
• a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys reading or embroidery;
• anyone with basic embroidery skills who wants to make something useful by hand.

How do you finish the bookmark?

First, stitch the design on one fabric piece using the color chart with symbols. Then place the second fabric piece behind the stitched front to cover the reverse side. We recommend joining both pieces around the edges with buttonhole stitch, but the final finish is up to you — create as inspiration guides you.

Is the design printed on the fabric?

No. The design is not printed on the fabric. This is a counted cross stitch kit: count the squares and stitch the design using the chart with symbols.

Order the kit:

Add the Reality is Overrated KSK2-290 kit to your cart and create your own witty bookmark for your favorite books.

Tags: bookmark, embroidered bookmark, Reality is Overrated, books and reading, book lover, counted cross stitch, KSK2-290